Horoscope

This year, you are more upbeat and creative than you have been in years. You will verbalize your concerns. Your charisma builds, and you transform your style. One friendship could be strained this year. If single, you’ll meet people with ease. If attached, the two of you draw closer together. Aquarius brings out your chatty side.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) ••••• Follow your instincts with a friendship, and you could be quite pleased. Make plans with friends and for a long-overdue talk.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) ••• Get together with an older relative or friend. Though sometimes you think this person’s ideas are worthless, listen again. He or she offers years of experience that you don’t have.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) ••••• In your mind’s eye, you could be thinking about going away in the near future. Start looking at possibilities. A day away from the daily grind would be perfect.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) ••••• You might want to consider alternatives to plans, especially if you would like to break past a pattern. Move away from home base and the tried-and-true.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) ••••• Defer to others, knowing what your limits are. Let those around you initiate plans and respond to other ideas. The role of leader seems natural, but you don’t always have to follow that path.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) •••• Get into a favorite sport or pastime. You need more downtime. Someone might be a little withdrawn, or you could feel somewhat tied financially. Don’t make plans that don’t feel comfortable.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) •••• You might question which is the best way to approach a child or loved one. Let go and worry less. You have a lot of charm, which people are drawn to.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) ••• Stay centered and know what is possible. You might need some time close to home. Others just like to read their Sunday paper and put their feet up. Whatever works for you is the right choice.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) •••• Make an effort toward a friend who could be a bit sad or off. You’ll discover just how easy it is to share on a similar level. Your caring and time won’t go unnoticed.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) ••• Check out an investment instead of diving in. A parent, older friend or boss could be very touchy and difficult.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) ••••• You are on top of your game and wondering what is going on in your life. Investigate differences more openly.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) ••• Open up to conversations that surround a difficult relationship. You might be unusually verbal, and you could be hard on this person. Share with a neutral person.